Blown away by the generosity of Newmarket’: Community steps up to support remote Indigenous community – Newmarket Today
In just a couple of weeks, residents donate truckloads of goods to accompany Newmarket business owner making an arduous trek to an isolated First Nation
Newmarket resident Cara Sanders has worked with the remote Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, also known as Big Trout Lake First Nation, since 2017.
The Curve Lake First Nation band member started her business, Askii Environmental, in 2016 to help support remote Indigenous communities. She set out on a trip Feb. 1 to provide more solar panels and supplies.
“I chose to work in Northern Ontario because I felt that area had a great need,” Sanders said. “I am fortunate to be educated and able to write proposals and reports. Many First Nations struggle with these skills. I work with them and help them obtain things they want and need.”
